Published on Feb 21, 2013 On February 18, 2013, Silk Road Rising, the League of Chicago Theatres and Lifeline Theatre hosted a panel discussion and community conversation that addressed challenges faced by Asian American actors, particularly as regards casting, questions that theatres face in producing plays with Asian American content, as well as broader community concerns with productions that are not perceived as culturally authentic. Panelists included: David Henry Hwang, Playwright; Jamil Khoury, Artistic Director of Silk Road Rising; Eliza Shin, Actor; and Chay Yew, Artistic Director of Victory Gardens Theatre. The panel was moderated by Danny Bernardo, actor and resident playwright at Bailiwick Chicago.
Asian American Women in Hollywood and Beyond Panel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq0P_Z-jVMA Uploaded on Jan 26, 2012 Since the days of Anna May Wong, Asian American actresses have had a continued presence in cinema, from icons of the Orient to Oscar-nominated actresses to directors and producers behind the camera. As technologies, demographics, and audiences transform, so too do representations and opportunities for Asian American actresses to hone and showcase their art.
This panel brings together a legendary professor of Asian American Studies and two actresses who have become familiar faces in film and TV -- and who will star together in next year's Yes, We're Open. Panel: Lynn Chen (Saving Face, Surrogate Valentine) Sheetal Sheth (Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World, The Trouble with Romance) Elaine H. Kim (Professor, Ethnic Studies, UC Berkeley; Director/writer, Slaying the Dragon: Reloaded) Moderated by Leeva Chung (Professor Communication Studies University of San Diego
Asian American Actors on Stage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhwdPn_5Cq0 Published on May 13, 2014
Join us for an evening with Asian-American actors who have made significant contributions on both the stage and screen. This conversation is meant to highlight the multifaceted careers of the stage actor today. The discussion will range from the specificity and range of roles for the Asian-American actor today as well as the actor's craft.
Panelists include Joel de la Fuente, Francis Jue, Greta Lee and James Saito. Moderated by Pun Bandhu.
Building a Theatre of Inclusion: Perspectives on Asian American Casting & Producing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHxqkOlkN8M
Published on Feb 21, 2013
On February 18, 2013, Silk Road Rising, the League of Chicago Theatres and Lifeline Theatre hosted a panel discussion and community conversation that addressed challenges faced by Asian American actors, particularly as regards casting, questions that theatres face in producing plays with Asian American content, as well as broader community concerns with productions that are not perceived as culturally authentic.
Panelists included: David Henry Hwang, Playwright; Jamil Khoury, Artistic Director of Silk Road Rising; Eliza Shin, Actor; and Chay Yew, Artistic Director of Victory Gardens Theatre.
The panel was moderated by Danny Bernardo, actor and resident playwright at Bailiwick Chicago.
Asian American Women in Hollywood and Beyond Panel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq0P_Z-jVMA
Uploaded on Jan 26, 2012
Since the days of Anna May Wong, Asian American actresses have had a continued presence in cinema, from icons of the Orient to Oscar-nominated actresses to directors and producers behind the camera. As technologies, demographics, and audiences transform, so too do representations and opportunities for Asian American actresses to hone and showcase their art.
This panel brings together a legendary professor of Asian American Studies and two actresses who have become familiar faces in film and TV -- and who will star together in next year's Yes, We're Open.
Panel:
Lynn Chen (Saving Face, Surrogate Valentine)
Sheetal Sheth (Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World, The Trouble with Romance)
Elaine H. Kim (Professor, Ethnic Studies, UC Berkeley; Director/writer, Slaying the Dragon: Reloaded)
Moderated by Leeva Chung (Professor Communication Studies University of San Diego
Asian American Actors on Stage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhwdPn_5Cq0
Published on May 13, 2014
Join us for an evening with Asian-American actors who have made significant contributions on both the stage and screen. This conversation is meant to highlight the multifaceted careers of the stage actor today. The discussion will range from the specificity and range of roles for the Asian-American actor today as well as the actor's craft.
Panelists include Joel de la Fuente, Francis Jue, Greta Lee and James Saito. Moderated by Pun Bandhu.